Prince Alwaleed’s upcoming news channel, Al Arab will also be headquartered in Manama.
The Abu Dhabi investment fund said that a majority of its expenditure will relate to its semiconductor unit ATIC.
The construction firm made a net profit of Dhs84.1 million during the first quarter of the year.
Under the agreement, China State Construction develop real estate projects in Abu Dhabi.
Etihad Rail and DP World have signed an agreement to develop an intermodal rail terminal in Jebel Ali Port.
The Saudi billionaire is looking for returns of 20 to 25 per cent from the investments, he told a German paper.
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) recorded revenues of Dhs69.1 million during the first quarter of the year.
Saudi also has 80 million oil barrels in storage for sudden need, the Kingdom’s oil minister Ali al-Naimi said.
The Kuwaiti telecoms operator made a net profit of $255 million during the first quarter of this year.
UAE’s luxury watch retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has acquired Abu Dhabi-based jewellery chain, Al Manara.
The Gulf carrier reduced its Airbus A350 order, cancelling aircraft worth $2.3 billion at current list prices.
Hotels in the Saudi Arabian city saw average occupancy rates of 81 per cent during the month.
The Gulf states have assured South Korea that they will make-up for any shortfall of oil supply from Iran.
The international hotel operator is planning to add 13,000 new rooms to the region by 2017.
Dubai-based Shuaa Capital reduced losses by 67 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of the year.
Cosmetics and perfume shops in the Kingdom will only be allowed to employ women staff from June 30.
UK defence firm BAE is close to signing a deal to sell up to 30 Hawk aircraft to Saudi Arabia, according to reports.
The low cost carrier recorded a net profit of Dhs49.2 million during the first quarter of the year.
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates will host Prada’s third biggest store worldwide and American pancake house IHOP.
An Arabtec consortium is in final talks for a $3 billion contract to expand Abu Dhabi’s international airport.
The airport is increasing measures to cater to the rising number of visitors from the Gulf.
The capital raised in Q1 2012 was almost four times higher than Q1 2011, but 63 per cent lower than Q4 2011.
The Gulf countries are discussing means to improve regional security issues.
The Omani telecoms company reported a net profit of $75.58 million during the first quarter of the year.
The Dubai utility received several Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from international firms for 10MW plant.
Dubai’s Drydocks World has signed an agreement with a Swiss firm to build the new hotels.
Ian Johnston will take over from Paul Koster, who completes his term at the financial services regulator.
Compared to the rest of the world, GCC nationals on average spend 260 per cent more on airfares.
The Abu Dhabi-based private jet operator has partnered with a UK based travel firm to offer luxurious holiday packages.
Emirates Airlines will acquire other carriers at “the right time,” its chairman Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum has said.